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Sunday, 20 September 2026

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium · Analysis updated 14:03 UTC

Al-Dhafra vs Baniyas SC Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Al-Dhafra and 1.37 for Baniyas SC, a combined total of 2.62. That distribution gives Baniyas SC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

65.9% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 1.37

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Al-Dhafra home form

    3 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Baniyas SC away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Baniyas SC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 34% / 26% / 40% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Al-Dhafra and 1.37 for Baniyas SC, a combined 2.62 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Al-Dhafra win34%
Draw26%
Baniyas SC win40%

Double chance 1X

60%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

66%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score53%

Correct score

  • 1–112.5%
  • 0–110.0%
  • 1–09.1%
  • 1–28.5%
  • 2–17.8%

Recent form

Al-Dhafra

  • 2026-09-20T16:15:00.000Z · H vs Baniyas SC · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T13:40:00.000Z · A vs Hatta SC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T16:15:00.000Z · H vs Al Wahda FC · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-08-29T13:55:00.000Z · A vs Khorfakkan · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-22T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · 0-2 (L)

Baniyas SC

  • 2026-10-16T15:45:00.000Z · H vs Al-Wasl FC · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T13:10:00.000Z · A vs Ajman · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-01T15:45:00.000Z · H vs Al Wahda FC · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T16:15:00.000Z · A vs Al-Dhafra · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T13:40:00.000Z · A vs Khorfakkan · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.

A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.